Vesa | Polaroid Polaview 305 guide

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		Model/Video		Dot Clk	H Sync V Sync
Label	Manufacturer	System	Resolution	(MHz)	(KHz)	(Hz)

VESA	Generic		800 x 600	36	35.16	56

SVGA	Apple	MAC	800 x 600	36	35.24	56

Laptop	Toshiba	T4500	800 x 600	36.7	35	56.4

VGA	Generic		640 x 480	25	31.5	60

VGA	Generic		640 x 480	31.5	38	72

VGA	Generic	Text Mode	720 x 480	25	31.5	70

VGA	Toshiba	2150 CDT	640 x 480	25	31.9	60

VGA	Generic		640 x 480	32	38	75

VGA	Toshiba	2150 CDT	800 x 600	40	39	62.5

MAC	Apple		832 x 624	57.3	49.73	74.5

MAC	Apple	LC	640 x 480	31.4	35	67

MAC	Apple	13”	640 x 480	30.3	35	66

VGA	Apple	MAC	640 x 480	30	34.7	66

VGA	Generic		640 x 480	25	31.5	60

VGA	Tadpole	SPARCbook 2,	640 x 480	25	30.65	59.3
		SPARCbook 3

* Denotes interlaced models

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Polaroid Polaview 305 manual Vesa

Contents

Polaview 305 Projector User Guide Warning This equipment generates, uses and can Table of contents 2 Detailed setup1 Introduction 4 Polaroid F/X 3 Using the projector5 Maintenance ii Table of contents Appendix C Sense lines 6 TroubleshootingAppendix B Parts Index 1 Introduction The Polaview Model 305 Projector in use 2 Introduction Cyclops interactive pointer systemIntroducing the Adobe Acrobat Player System What’s in the box? SGI-to-LCD cable and adapter European, U.K., and Italian power cordsMacintosh-to-LCD adapter DEC 3C3-to-LCD cable and adapter Quick start Place the projector on a solid, flat surface ing the projection screenof the arrow see the illustration below Proceed to the section Connecting video and audio Caution Never push on or force the mirror. Always use Notebook computers 8 IntroductionMacintosh computers Silicon Graphics workstations Workstations with 13C3 connectors except SGI Workstations with BNC connectors DEC workstations Connecting10 Introduction video and audio To raise or lower the image, tilt the mirror assembly accord Rotate the ring at the base of the projector lens to focus the The remote control and the control panel control onlyPreferences menu remote control onlyMouseDisk control panel a Flip mirror 2 Detailed setupSetting up your projector f Projection arm Getting started To open the projector Sliding the lever to release the arm Detailed setupTop and side views of the projector Top view Perpendicular to the projection screen Side view 18 Detailed setup The arm pops upThe flip-mirror- release lever 1 Tilt the mirror down into the arm until it latches 20 Detailed setup Gaining access to the recessed handleMoving the projector while it is open Plug the power cord into the power-cord receptacle Connecting the projector to your computer The connector panel of the projector Connects to the computer You may also need to use an adapter 13C3-to-LCD connector cable part number C801-6 Projecting without an attached monitor VGA to connectorPCs PC video-out connection to the projector cable 26 Detailed setup The Macintosh- to-LCD connection MAC Monitor Note Some notebook computers require that you press a workstation Silicon Graphics 13C3 video connectionsSilicon Graphics connections DEC 3C3 video connections 30 Detailed setup3C3 connector BNC video connections To projector Using the BNC block-to-LCD connector cableBNC-to-LCD connector cable Computer VIDEO OUT 32 Detailed setup Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer systemConnecting the Adobe Acrobat Player System Connecting video and audio to the projector 34 Detailed setup Connecting videofrom S-video sources Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a computer 36 Detailed setup Mini-jack to RCAcable adapter To connect the projector to an external stereo system Important precautions 38 Detailed setupAllow sufficient air flow Turning the lamp on and off The key CLEAR 40 Detailed setup The over-temp indicator light Adjusting the image Raising or lowering the image Focusing the imageRotating the focus ring 42 Detailed setup Correcting keystoning A normal vs a keystoned image The size of the projected image depends on the distance 3 Using the projector Using your projector Using the remote control and the control panel When you press the center of the MouseDisk, it functions 48 Using the projector CLEAR Over-temp indicator light, control panel onlyLamp-indicator light, control panel only Switching input sources Using the menus rately, see Advanced features If you want to revert to the original factory settings for a You can also adjust the sync by opening the projector Adjusting the audio Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking 54 Using the projector Presentation features Click this button to select the Draw tool To open the color palette You can move the Draw toolbar to another spot on the pro Advanced features 60 Using the projector Menus and keys Settings for colors, language to emulate a left, right, or center procedureStarts the Cyclops calibration mouse button or none Source Select 64 Using the projectorThe Input Source menu Source Mode Adjusts the sync setting Adjusts the video tint Adjusts the video contrastAdjusts the video brightness Adjusts the video color saturation The Audio menu VolumeMic. Volume Mute Reset 68 Using the projectorNo Reset The Projector menu Colors sync, volume, contrast, tint, horizontalThe Preferences menu Language See Appendix C, Sense lines 70 Using the projector 4 Polaroid F/X To use Polaroid F/X, follow these steps After installing the software The main screen of the F/X program appears Projector Setting Using Polaroid F/XSetup Remote Put Away To customize an effect Choose Cyclops Wand or Laser Pointer. The following Polaroid F/X. To set up the software, click on SetupRemote in the Assignments area of the main screen screen appears Click on the Edit Navigation Bar button. The following screen appears your projected image while you preview the next image on The Freeze option freezes the image on your projector so Once you freeze your screen, all keys on your remote con Note To enlarge the entire screen, use the Zoom effect Switch to F/X switches to the Polaroid F/X main screen Allows you to add an effect Allows you to edit F/X optionsTests the current effect Allows you to copy an effect area for the remote control or the 5 Maintenance Cleaning the lens and mirror Cleaning the projection window Replacing the lamp Removingthe old lamp Installing the new lamp 5 Close the lamp-chamber door and tighten the captive screw Cleaning/changing air filters Access to the right filters 3 Turn the projector back to its base and raise the projection arm 7 The filters are now exposed see the illustration below Replacing the batteries in the remote control Temperature extremes96 Maintenance 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Appendix A, Specifications 98 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments Input Measurements V Sync 72.00 Hz H Sync 78.00 KHzLines 1057 Sense HLHL Adjusting Adjusting contrastAdjusting sync Adjusting the Adjusting your display the VCO gain 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 104 Troubleshooting Vertical double image Adjusting the vertical position Dark, vertical lines Faint, vertical linesof distortion Dark Lines in Scale mode only Noise, flickering pixels, or distortion Unknown/Unrecognized video source Compatibility list 108 Troubleshooting EWS12 110 Troubleshooting VESA 2 Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem Where to get help1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart 112 Troubleshooting Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 114 Troubleshooting One Year Warranty SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR Appendix A Specifications Stereo audio 2 RCAs Appendix B Parts Replacement product 120 Appendix B Appendix C Sense lines Macintosh displays sense-line settings122 Appendix C Identifying Sense line settings for popular video cards Appendix CInput Measurements windows 124 Appendix C Index 126 Index Index 128 Index Index 130 Index PXW8610 9/96 Printed in U.S.A 710-00516-1